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StudentPermalink Reply by Miss Jacqui* on May 13, 2011 at 9:36pm

Ooh, I get to talk about my favorite shoes!!

 

http://vibramfivefingers.com/index.htm

 

Vibram Five Fingers are the single most amazing set of footwear I have ever put my toes into. I'd recommend the classic for you, if you're used to wearing flipflops. They take a little bit of getting used to, since your toes are separated, but they're AMAZING. It's like going barefoot with protection. They're super extra grippy on the bottom because of their fancy construction. They're great in the water, and you can throw them in the wash. When I got sick of stepping on/being pinched by crabs in NJ, I threw these on to swim in the ocean. I wear them almost everywhere (I actually have the Sprint, because I knew I'd be in the ocean a lot.) and they are the best.

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StudentPermalink Reply by HighLo Spins on May 13, 2011 at 9:40pm

I do love Vibrams, they are the best dance shoes. I have the KSO I believe. I find them difficult to put on and off. I'm afraid my friends will leave me if I take too long. But I will keep it in mind, just in case. Thank you!

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StudentPermalink Reply by HighLo Spins on May 13, 2011 at 9:46pm

Ooh and the performa jane seem so scrumptious, but I believe they would get torn up wearing them outside on the concrete.

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StudentPermalink Reply by HighLo Spins on May 13, 2011 at 9:44pm

I was hoping for my next pair to be the Bikila LS, bc of the lacing. I do not like squeezing it over my foot once I have my toes in, but the classic does seem to fit the grade for what I am talking about too.

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Permalink Reply by Syrinx on May 14, 2011 at 9:30am

Awesome! I was going to suggest these as soon as I read her post!

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StudentPermalink Reply by HighLo Spins on May 13, 2011 at 9:38pm

FYI: My normal hoop shoes would be moccasins boots, or vibrams. Both of which are too hard to take on and off for this situation, I'm big into comfort tho. I suppose regular moccasins might work...ehhh

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Permalink Reply by Ashash on May 13, 2011 at 9:57pm

I know it sounds stupid, but Ugg style boots are perfect for the beach.

They're easy to get on/off, light weight, and you can walk on the beach with them without getting any sand in your shoes.

 

If that's kinda sweaty toe overkill for you, Old Navy makes these rubber ones with a strap across the back to help keep you from sliding out.

http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=66197&vid=1&pi...

I have a very similar pair from Forever 21, but made from faux-leather. They're really comfy to wear and stay on my feet better than flip flops.( Which I cannot wear at all without falling because I've got a gnarly case of pigeon toeness and I end up walking with my heels on the ground but my toes still in the flip flop)

I've also got gold sandals that have long laces to wrap around my ankles like so:

http://www.kaboodle.com/hi/img/2/0/0/53/1/AAAAAn7T-90AAAAAAFMTCA.jpg

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StudentPermalink Reply by Tilly Whirls on May 13, 2011 at 11:06pm

I've got a pair of these sandals from Target. The back keeps them on, unlike flip flops, but they're still easy to slip on and off. You don't have to undo the buckles. The only thing is they're super flat and not padded so after a while your feet may hurt if you're on concrete the whole time. I did a lot of hooping in grass with them and they were fine, but I imagine they'd get a little uncomfortable on cement. Those ones from Old Navy Ashash posted about look awesome though. I'm checking those out now.

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Permalink Reply by Kortney 'Kid A' Bewley on May 13, 2011 at 11:16pm

I have sandals in this style http://xcergy.com/image/shoes/kids/teva-k03-0129-th.jpg but mine are women's adult shoes and I love them. I wear them everywhere including hiking. I like them because there is a river that runs through the park I hike at so they are easy to get on and off quickly or I can wear them in the water. They stay put verywell. They are hiking sandals and they are pretty cheap and durable. Some have velcro and some have snaps.

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Permalink Reply by SugaWolf (HoopinRenegade) on May 14, 2011 at 12:42am

Oh girl, you have got to get some Vibram 5 fingers!! They are great. Awesome to hoop in and are perfect for camping and festies! I absolutely love mine!!

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StudentPermalink Reply by Holly on May 14, 2011 at 9:07am

I hoop in Chaco flip flops all the time.  They are light, stay on my feet and very comfortable - I almost feel like I have no shoes on.  http://www.chacos.com/US/en/Women-Styles-Flips

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StudentPermalink Reply by Amanda of Stellar Hoop Dance* on May 14, 2011 at 1:00pm

I have a pair of the chacos, kinda like these but back a back strap so they are secure to your feet, they are the best thing that has ever happened to my feet. I'm always sad when winter comes and I can not wear them anymore. Best sandals ever. Not to mention how great they are for hiking and festivals, as well as easy to get on and off.

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